How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war

NEWS SUMMARY

Pakistan has positioned itself as an unlikely mediator between the US and Iran, leveraging its relationships and perceived neutrality to facilitate dialogue. This diplomatic effort is driven by Pakistan's significant economic interests and desire to enhance its global standing, despite facing internal and external conflicts.

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Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

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CONFLICT OVERVIEW

Iran

Latest verified updates on Iran’s regional confrontation, U.S.–Israeli strikes, missile retaliation, proxy networks, sanctions, and Strait of Hormuz risks.

SOURCE PERSPECTIVES

How outlets across the bias spectrum are covering this conflict.

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UN agency pauses ship evacuations through strait of Hormuz after vessel struck

The Guardian Middle East

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Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan

Al Jazeera

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

BBC Middle East

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IAEA chief pushes for access to Iran despite Tehran’s limits on nuclear sites